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The Provision of a Pathology Specimen Referral Service for Overseas Bases

Ministry of Defence

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13 Apr 2022 at 12:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a tender for "The Provision of a Pathology Specimen Referral Service for Overseas Bases," which falls under the pathology services category. The procurement process is in the active stage, with submissions closing on 18th May 2022. This service is aimed at supporting permanent Authority overseas locations and deployed units, with a contract value of £145,500. The contract period will commence on 1st July 2022 and is expected to end on 30th June 2025, with options for potential extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare, laboratory services, and logistics as they compete to provide a coherent specimen referral and assay service. Companies capable of delivering electronic laboratory solutions, efficient sample processing, and comprehensive technical support will be particularly well-suited to succeed. Engaging in this contract can enhance a business’s profile and establish long-term relationships with government authorities in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of a Pathology Specimen Referral Service for Overseas Bases

Notice Description

This is for the provision of a coherent specimen referral and assay service to support all permanent Authority overseas locations and deployed units.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1. Background 1.1. The requirement will be issued by Defence Medical Services (DMS). 1.2. This is for the provision of a coherent specimen referral and assay service to support all permanent Authority overseas locations and deployed units. 2. Requirement Overview 2.1. The Contractor will be responsible for producing an electronic Laboratory Handbook to list all tests available in-house, with sample requirements, pre-analytical requirements, and estimated turnaround time (TAT) coherent with the RCPath guidelines. 2.2. Sample testing include, but are not limited to, Bio, Micro, Histo, Haem and Cyto. 2.3. The average number of tests over a 12-month period is 3000, however due to the unpredictability of the referral service, usage may decline or increase during the lifetime of the contract. 2.4. It is the responsibility of the Authority to organise and coordinate shipment of all samples specimens 2.5. The Contractor will be expected to provide a 24 hour, 365/year sample collection/processing service and email or telephone contact for monitoring transportation of samples. 2.6. A 24-hour telephone service from a pathologist/clinical scientist/biomedical scientist will also be necessary for providing the Authority with technical advice on haematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, and cellular pathology results/issues. 2.7 A fast and secure method that conforms to the General Data Protection Regulations must be executed for delivering results to the Authority and agreed failsafe measures shall be implemented to ensure DMS patient safety and compliance with national service standards. Additional information: Please see link to access tender on Defence Sourcing Portal: https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/1443871601801D856B00

Options: Three (3) Years with a potential for option years (1+1+1)

Renewal: Three (3) Years with a potential for option years (1+1+1)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032d3e
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009889-2022
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85111800 - Pathology services

85111810 - Blood analysis services

85111820 - Bacteriological analysis services

85112000 - Hospital support services

85112200 - Outpatient care services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Postcode Area
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

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